By:  Jewell Rich, G
ISBN:  0723432171

Compiled and edited by one of the most distinguished academics in the field, this book brings together the findings of some of the most respected researchers on the effectiveness of massage therapy. These findings provide important additions to the evidence base that the profession needs to support its practice. The research findings are grouped into four sections: Methods and Massage Massage research on various conditions Massage across the lifespan Massage and the workplace. Each section starts with an introductory overview by the editor which helps to highlight the relevance of the findings to day-to-day practice.